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i don't know about you, but for the use case where you want to build some strength and stay there without having dreams of bench-pressing 7000lbs this is great.
by x86x87 3y ago
i don't know about you, but for the use case where you want to build some strength and stay there without having dreams of bench-pressing 7000lbs this is great.
I think if you can do bench 2 plates, squat 3 plates and deadlift 4 plates you are already stronger than 90% of all people (including people that do all this crazy programs).
If you can get that done in 30 minutes with 2 workouts per week I am calling it a massive win. It allows you to maintain muscle and bone mass as you age. Hitting a plateau is fine with me.
Now, if your goal is not that it is fine, but ultimately it's about what your goal is.
- SoftTalker 3y agoYes it is all about why you are there. For me, I want to be stronger. I don't want to make weightlifting my life or set any records. Sets of 5 works just fine for me. The only time I've hurt myself lifting weights is trying out my "1RM" or trying to hit "RPE 10" lifts. I don't do that anymore. If you can do 5 reps with good form, you probably aren't going to hurt yourself lifing that weight, and it's fairly safe to add 5-10 lbs more for progressive overload.